Blackhawk Apartment Homes
926 Congdon Ave,
Elgin, IL 60120
$1,385 - $2,899
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Elgin, IL
What is the average rent in Elgin, IL?
$1,410/month
Average Rent
665 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Elgin, IL is $1,410 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,639/month, which means Elgin rent prices are 14% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Elgin, you can expect to pay about $1,155 per month for a studio, $1,410 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,692 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,324 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Elgin, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.7%, which averages out to $52 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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Rent Ranges in Elgin, IL
Last Updated September 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
44%
$700 - $1,000/month
31%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
15%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
10%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Elgin?
Based on current rent prices, Northeast Elgin-Cook, Blackhawk Manor and Lords Park Manor are the most affordable neighborhoods in Elgin.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Elgin?
Based on current rent prices, Southwest Elgin, Mulberry Grove and Northwest Elgin are the most expensive neighborhoods in Elgin.
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Which Elgin neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Elgin with the most apartments available are Northwest Elgin, Southwest Elgin and Mulberry Grove .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Elgin, IL?
Because the average rent in Elgin is $1,410, you’ll want to make about $4,700 per month or $56,400 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Elgin, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Elgin, IL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$720/month
$1,026/month
One Bedroom
$1,449/month
$1,023/month
Two Bedroom
$1,609/month
$1,360/month
Three Bedroom
$2,974/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.